Thousands of demonstrators, many of them students, have occupied the streets in Hong Kong to protest Beijing's decision to vet the candidates for the Chief Executive of Hong Kong election in 2017 (which technically means Hong Kong can only choose a pro-Beijing … [Read more...] about Hong Kong protest seen from above
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Fabio Cannavaro Japanese samurai tattoo
A little throwback, Italian soccer star Fabio Cannavaro on the cover of Vanity Fair Italia [It] in May 2006. What caught my eye is the Japanese samurai warrior tattoo, which actually looks cute and a contrast to his muscular body. Speaking of 2006, … [Read more...] about Fabio Cannavaro Japanese samurai tattoo
Tokyo Summer Scene 2014
Various scenes and happenings in Tokyo, Japan, during summer time. Video in ultra HD quality, best watch directly on YouTube in full screen. … [Read more...] about Tokyo Summer Scene 2014
Malaysia Airlines MH17 crashes in Ukraine
A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane crashes in Ukraine, near Russian border, on Thursday, killing all 298 people aboard, mostly Dutch. It's believed that the plane was shot down by pro-Russian separatist. It's a sad and shocking tragedy. Condolences to the … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines MH17 crashes in Ukraine
Sultan Azlan Shah (1928-2014)
Sultan Azlan Shah, former Yang di-Pertuan Agong (head of state of Malaysia), the Sultan of Perak, the state I was born, has passed away on Wednesday at the age of 86. The Sultan wasn't the de-facto successor to the throne. He was a lawyer, later a … [Read more...] about Sultan Azlan Shah (1928-2014)
South Korea ferry disaster
Hundreds of people are missing after a ferry capsized and sank in South Korea. The ship sent a distress signal around 9am KST, April 16, and sank in two hours. There're conflicting numbers, four confirmed dead, 260-290 people unaccounted for. My … [Read more...] about South Korea ferry disaster
Thai commercial – Unsung Hero
A recent commercial for Thai Life Insurance. Being charitable is commendable but shouldn't go beyond your means, that's what I always believe. The intention is nice but there're so many wrongs in the short film, e.g. if he saved the fried chicken he fed … [Read more...] about Thai commercial – Unsung Hero
MH370 crashed in the Indian Ocean
Condolences to the families of the passengers and crew of Flight MH370. The Prime Minister of Malaysia announced late Monday that the plane, missing since March 8, had crashed in the southern Indian Ocean. The conclusion came via data and analysis from … [Read more...] about MH370 crashed in the Indian Ocean
Subaru boxer engine design and benefits
A video by Japanese car maker Subaru about the benefits of a flat engine, also known as a boxer engine. The later got its name because of the pistons which move horizontally like boxers throwing punches. … [Read more...] about Subaru boxer engine design and benefits
Real Madrid signs Japanese wonderkid
Spanish football giant Real Madrid has signed a nine-year-old Japanese Takuhiro Nakai (into their youth team). Takuhiro is the club's first Japanese (youth) player; their arch rival Barcelona also signed a Japanese kid last year. Takuhiro was already a … [Read more...] about Real Madrid signs Japanese wonderkid